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As reported on Facebook 4/12/20
Posted by Rick DiDonato....Our PV Class of '73...and the world...but especially Singac, Little Falls, NJ...lost a great man..and a true hometown legend. Mike Burke, who had the heart of a lion and a personality that ruled the jungle lost his battle with COVID-19 this morning. Mike was President of the Little Falls Fire Department and the face of Singac Fire Company. He led and inspired so many. We all knew him as a lovable guy who was a friend you could always share a laugh with. Mike lived a life so full of friends and memories ... go to his facebook page to understand all the joy he brought to others. Rest in Peace Mike. Your classmates will always remember you, your loyalty and your love of life.
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Fred Mues (1973)
Mike was a funny guy in HS. I didn't hang out with him outside of our classes, but he always had a smile or something funny to share. I remember Mr Griswald got on him for something in gym class and I still remember it to this day. RIP Mike
Fred Mues
Admin Administrator
Burke, Michael E., 64, of Little Falls, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020. Devoted and cherished father
of Tyler Burke. Beloved fiancé of Kathy Kosmack. Mike will be greatly missed by Kathy's family. He is survived by many loving cousins who adored him.
Born in Paterson, Mike lived in Little Falls all of his life and devoted much of his life to the town of Little Falls. He was a member of Singac Fire Company #3 for 48 years where he was still an active member. He served as President of the Singac Fire Company #3 for 26 years. Mike was the President of the Little Falls Fire Department for 14 years. He was a member of the Little Falls Fire Department Relief Association as well as the North Jersey Firemen's Association and the New Jersey State Exempt Firemen's Association. Mike was Vice-President of Tri-Tec Design, Inc. in Little Falls.
He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Holy Angels Church in Little Falls.
Mike was a friend to all who knew him. He devoted himself to helping others and the town of Little Falls will forever be grateful for his service. Click here for link to funeral procession